Unravel the puzzle that is the mysterious and misunderstood son of
Mahadeva - Kartikeya.
Kartikeya was born from the flames of a desperate need, an ardent
desire, and an utmost devastation. In him was distilled the terrible
powers of Mahadev, at its fiercest and most deadly. Although he fought
many wars and slew many tyrants, his gifts to humanity have always been
those of mercy, compassion and love. What makes this possible?
For Kartikeya, there have always been more questions than answers. Did
he really walk away from his family over a piece of fruit? What about
the women in his life - was he the ravisher he is at times accused of
being, or the protector of women? Was he the violent warrior who
revelled in bloodlust, or a gentle family man? What was his relationship
with his more popular sibling, Ganesha?
Anuja Chandramouli weaves together myth, imagination and folklore while
looking to answer these questions and re-creates for modern listeners
the story of one of the most enigmatic gods - Kartikeya.
